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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act

Confirmation of Minutes - May 25, 2010

Schedule of Timed Items

  9:45 a.m.        -         NY35.1   -  NY35.4

10:00 a.m.        -         NY35.5   -  NY35.8

10:15 a.m.        -         NY35.9   -  NY35.12

10:30 a.m.        -         NY35.13 -  NY35.16

10:45 a.m.        -         NY35.17 -  NY35.20

11:00 a.m.        -         NY35.21 -  NY35.24

11:15 a.m.        -         NY35.25 -  NY35.28

11:30 a.m.        -         NY35.30 -  NY35.32

11:45 p.m.        -         NY35.33

  1:30 p.m.        -         NY35.65

  1:45 p.m.        -         NY35.66

  2:15 p.m.        -         NY35.67

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment agreement for 305 Sheppard Avenue East, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees. 

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment application for 24 Dallas Rd, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to ten (10) years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.  The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

There is no financial impact anticipated resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment agreement for 5545 Yonge St, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims will be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

There is no financial impact anticipated resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment application for 37 Kingsdale Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of  the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees. 

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.  The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment application for 209 Dawlish Avenue, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of  the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.  The subject matter is an application for an encroachment agreement.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards has received the necessary clearances to recommend that:

1.         The North York Community Council approve the encroachment application for 162 Gordon Road, subject to the following conditions:

a.         That the owner(s) enter into an Encroachment Agreement with the City, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

b.         That the appropriate City Officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto;

c.         That no claims be made against the City by the owner(s) for damages occurring to the area of the encroachment or its elements during snow removal;

d.         The indemnification to the City by the owner(s) of the encroachment for all liability relating in any way to the encroachment and providing of an insurance policy for such liability for the lifetime of the Agreement in a form as approved by the City Solicitor, in an amount no less than $2,000,000.00 or such greater amount as the City Solicitor may require;

e.         That the life of the Agreement be limited to 10 years from the date of registration on title or to the date of removal of the encroachment at which time, the City may consider the Agreement for further extension, if requested by the applicant;

f.          In the event of sale or transfer of the property abutting the encroachment, Legal Services be authorized to extend the Encroachment Agreement to the new owner, subject to the approval of  the Executive Director of Municipal Licensing and Standards;

g.         The owner(s) pay all applicable fees.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council not approve the Boulevard Café application for 2853 Dufferin Street, as the necessary clearances have not been received.

 Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 48 Venetian Crescent.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow the existing wooden fence in the front yard to remain as constructed.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 210 Locksley Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the rear and side yards, which is in violation of the By-law.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 212 Locksley Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the rear and side yards, which is in violation of the By-law.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 214 Locksley Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the rear and side yards, which is in violation of the By-law.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 106 Stayner Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, to maintain an existing fence in the rear and side yards, which is in violation of the By-law.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 620 Bedford Park Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow changes to an approved swimming pool fence enclosure.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 238 Strathallan Wood.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow fences in the front and rear yards which exceed the maximum height limits and to permit the use of horizontal board fencing in a swimming pool fence enclosure.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 143 Alexandra Boulevard.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow fences which are higher than 2.0 metres in the side and rear yard and changes to the swimming pool fence enclosure.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The fence exemption for 202 Holmes Avenue, not be granted.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, maximum height fence in the rear yard which is in violation of the By-law.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 224 Cameron Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to permit the use of a glass panel barrier as part of a swimming pool enclosure.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 490 Cummer Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow stone and wrought iron private fences in the front yard and wooden gates in the side yards, which exceed the maximum height limits.

There is no financial impact anticipated in this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 488 Cummer Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to allow concrete and wrought iron private fences in the front yard, which exceed the maximum height limits.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 174 Teddington Park Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to permit the use of tempered safety glass as a material in the required swimming pool fence enclosure in non-conformance with the Fence By-Law.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 69 Fifeshire Road.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws. The subject matter is an application for an exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code, Fences, maximum height fence in the front yard which is in violation of the By-law.

Municipal Licensing and Standards, North York District, recommends that:

1.         The North York Community Council refuse the exemption from Chapter 447 – Fences, for the property at 97 McRae Drive.

This staff report is about a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

The subject matter is an application for fence exemption to Chapter 447 of the Toronto Municipal Code - Fences, to permit the use of tempered safety glass as a material in the required swimming pool fence enclosure in non-conformance with the Fence By-Law.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the proposal to construct and maintain an encroaching concrete staircase with railings and landings, with a maximum footing depth of 1.2 metres below grade.

This staff report is about a matter which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the construction and maintenance of an encroaching concrete staircase with railings and landings, within the public right-of-way, fronting 24 Bedford Park Avenue, exceed the dimensions that may be approved administratively pursuant to the municipal code.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the proposal to construct and maintain an encroaching basement entrance with stairs, a wall and a metal railing at a depth of 3.02 metres below grade.

This staff report is about a matter which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit the construction and maintenance of an encroaching basement entrance with stairs, a foundational wall and a metal railing within the public right-of-way, on the Deal Avenue flank of 92 Wanless Avenue, which exceeds the dimensions of that which can be approved administratively. As this is an appeal and a request for exemption, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 149 St. Germain Avenue as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 149 St. Germain Avenue which does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 37 Latimer Avenue as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 37 Latimer Avenue which does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council: Transportation Services

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 212 Greer Road as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

2.         Direct that the illegally constructed front yard parking pad be removed.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the appeal for exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 142 Castlefield Avenue as the proposal does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal Code.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To report on a request for an exemption from Chapter 918 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code to permit front yard parking at 142 Castlefield Avenue which does not meet the requirements of this Chapter.  As this is an appeal and a request for an exemption from the by-law, it is scheduled as a deputation item.

There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Authorize the Transportation Services Division to conduct a 2 year Pilot Project commencing in 2011within Ward 15 to address the situation relating to illegal and unlicensed Front Yard Parking within the area bounded by Eglinton Avenue to the south, Dufferin Street to the west, Hopewell Avenue to the north and Marlee Avenue to the east and that the Transportation Services Division report to City Council the results of the Pilot Project in 2012.

2.         Authorize an exemption to Chapter 918-1 Definitions of the Toronto Municipal Code for the purpose of this Pilot Project where a parking pad in the area identified in Recommendation 1, has utilized a “Green Alternative” as outlined in Attachment 2, that the parking pad be considered as soft landscaping for the purpose of calculating the Landscape Open Space and Soft Landscaping requirements of the Code.

3.         Amend for the purpose of the Pilot Project, the requirement for polling for an application for front yard parking, as outlined in Chapter 918-14B, Polling of the Toronto Municipal Code, such that a petition and poll of the neighbourhood would not be required for the purpose of an application within the area identified in Recommendation 1.

Since this report recommends an exemption to an existing City By-law, approval resides with City Council.

To report on a request to authorize a Pilot Project and a Ward specific exemption to Chapter 918 of the Toronto Municipal Code to address the long standing illegal and unlicensed front yard parking situation existing in Ward 15.

There are financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report, based on unit costs for the removal of concrete, asphalt or interlocking brick, placement of sod, and sidewalk and curb reconstruction.  All costs associated with the Pilot Project will be included in the Divisions 2011 Operating Budget Submission.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of twelve (12) parking spaces, subject to payment-in-lieu for one (1) parking space.

2.         Approve that the applicant enter into an agreement with the City of Toronto for the payment-in-lieu of one (1) parking space, based upon the proposed gross floor area (GFA), which in this case amounts to $2,500.00.

To seek Council’s approval to exempt the applicant from the former City of North York Zoning By-law 7625 requirement of twelve (12) parking spaces to permit the use of the second floor of the existing building as a personal service shop (Holistic Centre), whereas zero (0) parking spaces can be provided on site.

The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation recommends that:

1.         City Council deny the request for a permit to remove one (1) privately-owned tree located at the rear of 34 and 36 Sawley Drive.

The report requests that City Council deny the request to remove a privately-owned tree, located at the rear of 34 and 36 Sawley Drive. The owner of 36 Sawley would like to remove the tree to allow for construction of a fence between 34 and 36 Sawley Drive. The owner of 36 Sawley has also stated that the tree is too close to the house at 36 Sawley Drive.

The tree in question is a 48 cm diameter Silver maple in good condition. With proper care and maintenance, the tree should continue to provide benefits to the community for many years, and should be incorporated into any plans for the construction of a property line fence. Urban Forestry cannot support removal of this tree due to its viable condition.

The Toronto Building Division recommends that North York Community Council give consideration to the demolition application, and:

1.         Refuse the applications to demolish the four single family dwellings because permits have not been issued to replace the buildings on the site; or

2.         Approve the applications to demolish the four single family dwellings without conditions; or

3.         Approve the applications to demolish the subject buildings with the following conditions:

i.          that a construction fence be erected in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 363, Article III, if deemed appropriate by the Chief Building Official;

 ii.         that all debris and rubble be removed immediately after demolition;

 iii.       that sod be laid on the site and be maintained free of garbage and weeds, in accordance with the Municipal Code Chapter 623-5, and 629-10, paragraph B; and

 iv.       that any holes on the property are backfilled with clean fill. 

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-law.

In accordance with Section 33 of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto

Municipal Code Ch. 363, Article 11, “Demolition Control”, the applications for demolition permits at 2952, 2954, 2956 and 2958 Bayview Avenue are referred to North York Community Council to refuse or to grant the demolition permits.

On May 6, 2010, Sayf Hassan of Symmetry Developments Inc, the owner of the properties at 2952, 2954, 2955 and 2958 Bayview Avenue, submitted applications for the demolition of four one storey dwellings located at the above addresses. The owner wishes to demolish the four vacant dwellings in advance of receiving building permits for replacement buildings.  

If the North York Community Council grants issuance of the demolition permit, it may do so with or without conditions.

Councillor Jenkins recommends that:

1.         North York Community Council recommend to City Council, the inclusion of 79 Dawlish Avenue on the City of Toronto Inventory of Heritage Properties.

With its steeply-pitched roof and pointed dormers evoking French-Canadian architecture styles, 79 Dawlish has a distinctive and much-admired presence in Lawrence Park.

Built in 1928, it was designed and occupied by the notable architect Forsey Page who lived there until 1933. Page, with various partners, designed a number of houses in Lawrence Park, and the firm Page and Steele designed many landmark Toronto buildings including the Garden Court Apartments on Bayview, Benvenuto Place, and Commerce Court.  Page served as president of both the Ontario Association of Architects and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada.

The property is included in the Toronto Public Library Board’s Historical Walking Tour of Lawrence Park, 2007.

This property has cultural heritage value and contributes significantly to the character of the Lawrence Park area.  Inclusion on the City of Toronto heritage inventory would enable staff to monitor the property and be advised of any request for a demolition permit.

The Toronto Preservation Board at its meeting on May 28:

·           Endorsed the nomination of several properties in Lawrence Park, including 79 Dawlish, as candidates for designation under the Ontario Heritage Act, and

·           Requested the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to prioritize the review of 79 Dawlish Avenue.

The North York Community Preservation Panel (NYCPP) passed a resolution requesting designation of 79 Dawlish Avenue under the Ontario Heritage Act at its May 17 meeting.

Additional documentation with respect to the architectural and historical value of the 79 Dawlish property is attached, inlcuding:

·           a recent photograph

·           several photographs from the January 1929 article in Canadian Homes and Gardens

·           photos of several architectural drawings from the North Toronto Historical Society Archives

·           letter dated May 17, 2010 from Marta O'Brien describing the architecture of the house and giving biographical details of Forsey Page.

The following report responds to a Notice of Motion introduced by Councillor Moscoe, and adopted by North York Community Council, at its meeting of March 9, 2010 as     Item NY32.54.   Item NY32.54 requests that the appropriate staff report on the potential authorization, including possible conditions to be imposed in connection with the authorization, of a Third Party Sign on the former beltline railway bridge, now a pedestrian bridge, which crosses Dufferin Street, south of Roselawn Avenue (the "Beltline Bridge") as shown on Appendix “A”.  Item NY32.54 also requests a report on the matter of an existing specific Third Party Sign within the immediate vicinity of the Beltline Bridge.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to delete the “No Parking, April 1 to November 30” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 200 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

2.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to delete the “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., April 1 to November 30” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

3.         Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to delete the “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the north side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

4.         Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to delete the “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 16th day to the last day of each month” restriction on the south side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

5.         Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to delete the “No parking Any Time, the 16th day to the last day of each month” prohibition on the north side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

6          Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to delete the “No Parking Any Time, the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” prohibition on the south of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

7.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Stopping Any Time” prohibition on the west of Seeley Drive, from a point 178 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 10 metres south thereof.

8.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Stopping Any Time” prohibition on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 252 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 10 metres south thereof.

9.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Stopping Any Time” prohibition on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 280 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 10 metres south thereof.

10.       Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Stopping Any Time” prohibition on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 339 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 10 metres south thereof.

11.       Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Stopping Any Time” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 264 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 10 metres south thereof.

12.       Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Stopping Any Time” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 354 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 10 metres south thereof.

13.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., April 1 to November 30” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to a point 178 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

14.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 16th day to the last day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to a point 178 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

15.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from Sheppard Avenue West to a point 178 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

16.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., April 1 to November 30” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 188 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 252 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

17.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 16th day to the last day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 188 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 252 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

18.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 188 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 252 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

19.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., April 1 to November 30” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 262 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 280 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

20.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 16th day to the last day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 262 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 280 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

21.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 262 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 280 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

22.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., April 1 to November 30” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 290 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 339 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

23.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 16th day to the last day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 290 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 339 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

24.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 290 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 339 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

25.       Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., April 1 to November 30” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 349 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the south limit of Seeley Drive.

26.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 16th day to the last day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 349 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the south limit of Seeley Drive.

27.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the west side of Seeley Drive, from a point 349 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the south limit of Seeley Drive.

28.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, April 1 to November 30” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 200 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 264 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

29.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 200 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 264 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

30.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the Former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 16th day to the last day of each month” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 200 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 264 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

31.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, April 1 to November 30” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 274 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 354 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

32.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 274 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 354 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

33.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the Former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 16th day to the last day of each month” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 274 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 354 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West.

34.       Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, April 1 to November 30” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 364 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

35.       Amend Schedule A of By-law No. 30662 of the former City of North York, to install a “12 hour Parking, 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., the 1st day to the 15th day of each month” restriction on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 364 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive.

36.       Amend Schedule B of By-law No. 30662 of the Former City of North York, to install a “No Parking Any Time, the 16th day to the last day of each month” prohibition on the east side of Seeley Drive, from a point 364 metres south of Sheppard Avenue West to the southerly limit of Seeley Drive. 

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit stopping at any time, for areas adjacent to each walkway entrance to the apartment buildings where a drop curb is present on Seeley Drive.

The stopping prohibitions will address the residents concerns with respect to the difficulty in accessing the buildings.

All costs associated with the stopping prohibitions on Seeley Drive are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, by designating Whitburn Crescent from Keele Street to Denbigh Crescent (north leg) as a 40 km/h speed limit zone;

2.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, by designating Denbigh Crescent  from Keele Street to Blaydon Avenue (west leg) as a 40 km/h speed limit zone;

3.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, by designating Skipton Court  from Whitburn Crescent to the west limit of Skipton Court as a 40 km/h speed limit zone;

4.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, by deleting the designated 40 km/h speed limit zone on Blaydon Avenue from the northerly limit of Tavistock Road to the southerly limit of Denbigh Crescent; and

5.         Amend By-law No. 31878, of the former City of North York, by adding a 40 km/h speed limit zone on Blaydon Avenue from Tavistock Road to the west/north limit of Blaydon Avenue.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, providing that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to amend the speed limit to 40 km/h on Whitburn Crescent, Denbigh Crescent, Skipton Court and Blaydon Avenue.

The amendments to the regulatory speed limit on these roadways will address the residents’ request.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to delete “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the south side of Troutbrooke Drive, from the easterly limit of Linthurst Avenue to 219.65 metres east and 129.62 metres south of the easterly limit of Linthurst Avenue.

2.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the south side of Troutbrooke Drive, from Linthurst Avenue to a point 81 metres north of Buxton Road.

3.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “15 Minute Permitted Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday”, restriction on the west side of Troutbrooke Drive, from a point 27 metres north of Buxton Road to a point 54 metres north thereof.

4.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the west side of Troutbrooke Drive, from a point 38 metres south of Buxton Road to a point 27 metres north of Buxton Road.

5.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p .m., Monday to Friday” prohibition on the east side of Troutbrooke Drive, from a point 38 metres south of Buxton Road to a point 124 metres north of Buxton Road.

6.         Amend By-law No. 32759 of the former City of North York, to delete the School Bus Loading Zone on the west side of Troutbrooke Drive, from a point 10 metres south of the southerly limit of Buxton Road to a point 60 metres north of the northerly limit of Buxton Road.

7.         Amend By-law No. 32759 of the former City of North York, to install a School Loading Zone on the west side of Troutbrooke Drive, from a point 10 metres south of Buxton Road to a point 27 metres north of Buxton Road. 

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to improve the existing conditions by amending the existing parking and stopping restrictions on Troutbrooke Drive associated with Beverley Heights Middle School.

Amendments to the current parking and stopping restrictions will address both the residents and school administration’s concerns and improve the overall safety for pedestrians as well as maintain an acceptable level of service for the traffic flow.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to delete the “No Parking, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the south and east side of Tilbury Drive from the easterly limit of Keele Street to the southerly limit of Cuffley Crescent South.

2.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to delete “No Parking, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the north and west side of Tilbury Drive from a point 61 metres east of the easterly limit of Keele Street to the southerly limit of Cuffley Crescent South.

3.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to delete the “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the north side of Tilbury Drive from the easterly limit of Keele Street to a point 61 metres east of the easterly limit of Keele Street.

4,         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the south side of Tilbury Drive from the east limit of Keele Street to the west limit of Hawksdale Road.

5.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the north side of Tilbury Drive from the east limit of Keele Street to a point 65 metres east thereof.

6.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Parking, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the south and east side of Tilbury Drive from the east limit of Hawksdale Road to the south limit of Cuffley Crescent South.

7.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “No Parking, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” prohibitions on the north and west side of Tilbury Drive from the west limit of Hawksdale Road to the south limit of Cuffley Crescent South.

8.         Amend Schedule X of By-law No. 31001 of the former City of North York, to install “10 Minute Permitted Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday” restrictions on the north side of Tilbury Drive from a point 65 metres east of the east limit of Keele Street to the west limit of Hawksdale Road.

9.         Amend By-law No. 32759 of the former City of North York, to install a School Bus Loading Zone on the north side of Tilbury Drive from a point 30 metres east of the east limit of Keele Street to a point 35 metres east thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to improve the existing conditions by amending the existing parking and stopping restrictions on Tilbury Drive associated with Downsview Public School.

Amendments to the existing parking and stopping restrictions will provide a short term drop-off and pick-up area and a school bus loading zone for the school and improve the overall safety for pedestrians as well as maintain an acceptable level of service for the traffic flow.

All costs associated with the amendment of the parking and stopping prohibitions on Tilbury Drive are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Deny the installation of the no stopping anytime prohibition on the south side of Robert Hicks Drive from Henry Welsh Drive to a point 20 metres west thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To deny the requested amendment to prohibit stopping at anytime on the south side of Robert Hicks Drive from Henry Welsh Drive to a point 20 metres west thereof.

The stopping prohibition on Robert Hicks Drive will result in the resident with the disabled persons parking permit to find an alternate parking area, which may result in additional concerns by the adjacent property owners.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that City Council:

1.         Prohibit eastbound left turns and eastbound through movements from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Charleswood Drive at Bathurst Street; and

2.         Prohibit westbound left turns and through movements from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Southbourne Avenue at Bathurst Street.

As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit route on Bathurst Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

To obtain approval to prohibit eastbound and westbound left turns and through movements from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Charleswood Drive/Southbourne Avenue at Bathurst Street.

The proposed turning and through prohibitions at this location will address the right-of -way conflicts in the intersection during the peak volume periods.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of one on street parking space for persons with disabilities on the north side of Fraserwood Avenue, between a point 55.0 metres east of Shermount Avenue and a point 5.5 metres further east thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to install an on street disabled persons parking space adjacent to 16 Fraserwood Avenue.

The installation of the disabled persons parking space will address the needs of the residents of 16 Fraserwood Avenue, while only reducing the available on street parking by one space.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Designate the southerly eastbound lane on Lawrence Avenue West for right turning vehicles only with buses excepted, from Bathurst Street to a point 51.5 metres west thereof.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Lawrence Avenue West, City Council approval of this report is required.

To obtain approval to designate the southerly eastbound lane on Lawrence Avenue West at Bathurst Street for right turn movements only, with buses excepted.

The implementation of the lane designation on Lawrence Avenue West will improve the flow of traffic on Lawrence Avenue West and through the intersection by providing motorists with clearly defined permitted traffic movement.

All costs associated with the installation of the lane designation are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule A of Municipal Code 925 to incorporate Elm Road, between Fairlawn Avenue and Brookdale Avenue, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

This staff report is about a matter over which North York Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To request an approval from North York Community Council to introduce overnight on street permit parking on both sides of Elm Road, between Fairlawn Avenue and Brookdale Avenue, on a street name basis, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Approve the installation of one on street loading zone for persons with disabilities on the west side of Elm Road, between a point 22 metres north of Old Orchard Grove and a point 6 metres further north thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to install an on street disabled persons loading zone adjacent to 372 Elm Road.

The installation of the disabled persons loading zone will address the needs of the residents of 372 Elm Road, while only reducing the available on street parking by one space.

All costs associated with the installation of a disabled persons loading zone adjacent to 372 Elm Road are included in the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget estimate.

Transportation Services Division, North York Districts recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend By-law No. 32759, of the former City of North York, to install a School Bus Loading Zone on the east side of St. Paschal Court from a point 40 metres north of  Moore Park  Avenue to a point 20 metres north thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to implement a school bus loading zone on the east side of St. Paschal Court from a point 40.0 metres north of Moore Park Avenue to a point 20.0 metres north thereof.

The implementation of a school bus loading zone on the east side of Paschal Court will improve school bus operations.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the prohibited parking at anytime on the east/north side of Holcolm Road from the northerly limit of Kempford Boulevard to a point 105.6 metres north/west thereof.

2.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the prohibited parking on the south side of Holcolm Road from the easterly limit of Tamworth Road to the northerly limit of Kempford Boulevard between the hours of 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

3.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the south side of Holcolm Road from the east limit of Tamworth Road to the north limit of Santa Barbara Road, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

4.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the east/north side of Holcolm Road from the north limit of Santa Barbara Road to a point 265 metres east of Tamworth Road.

5.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the north side of Holcolm Road from a point 153 metres east of Tamworth Road to a point 265 metres east of Tamworth Road between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking on the north side of Holcolm Road, between a point 109 metres east of Basswood Road (west limit of 62 Holcolm Road) and a point 105.6 metres west of the north limit of Kempford Boulevard, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The parking prohibitions will address the residents concerns with respect to excessive on-street parking occurring on Holcolm Road.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Amend the appropriate by-law to prohibit entry at anytime to the bus loop access on the north side of Finch Avenue East 105 metres east of Au Large Boulevard; and

2.         Amend the appropriate by-law to prohibit entry at anytime, buses excepted, to the bus loop access on the north side of Finch Avenue East 140 metres east of Au Large Boulevard.

As the TTC operates a transit service on Finch Avenue East, City Council approval of this report is required.

To obtain approval to restrict access to buses only at the Seneca College Bus Loop on the north side of Finch Avenue East, east of Au Large Boulevard.

General traffic vehicles including cars and taxis that access the Seneca College Bus Loop limit the ability for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to operate this facility as an effective transit stop and bus loop.

All costs associated with the installation of the entry prohibitions on Finch Avenue East are included in the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that City Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the south side of McNicoll Avenue from a point 30 metres east of Don Mills Road to a point 80 metres east thereof, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

As the Toronto Transit Commission operates a transit route on McNicoll Avenue,

City Council approval of this report is required.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking on the south side of McNicoll Avenue from a point 30 metres east of Don Mills Road to a point 80 metres east thereof.

The parking prohibitions will improve traffic operations on McNicoll Avenue, east of Don Mills Road, particularly for school bus operations.

All costs associated with the parking prohibitions are included in the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to  delete the existing no stopping at anytime prohibition on the north side of William Carson Crescent from Yonge Street to a point 45.0 metres east thereof;

2.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to  prohibit stopping at anytime on the north side of William Carson Crescent from Yonge Street to a point 101 metres east thereof;

3.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to delete the existing  no parking at anytime prohibition on the north and west sides of William Carson Crescent from a point 45 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 155 metres easterly thereof; and

4.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking at any time on the west side of William Carson Crescent from a point 101 metres east of Yonge Street to a point 99 metres north thereof.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to extend the no stopping at anytime prohibitions on the north side of William Carson Crescent, east of Yonge Street.

In order to improve the sight lines and the safe operation of two-way traffic on William Carson Crescent, east of Yonge Street, it is recommended that the current no stopping at anytime prohibition on the north side be extended to encompass the curve on William Carson Crescent immediately east of Yonge Street.

Transportation Services Division, North York District recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the south side of Owen Boulevard, between Old Yonge Street and Gordon Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

2.         Amend Schedule VIII of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking on the south side of Owen Boulevard, between Gordon Road and Upper Highland Crescent, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit parking on the south side of Owen Boulevard, between  Old Yonge Street and Gordon Road, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, and between Gordon Road and Upper Highland Crescent, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday.

The parking prohibitions will address the residents’ concerns with respect to excessive on street parking on the south side of Owen Boulevard by daily commuters.

All costs associated with the installation of parking prohibitions on Owen Boulevard are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend the existing by-laws to establish an all way stop control at the intersection of Hanna Road and Randolph Road; and

2.         Amend the existing by-law to remove the pedestrian crossover on Hanna Road at its intersection with the production westerly of the southerly limit of Randolph Road. 

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval for the installation of an all way stop control at the intersection of Hanna Road and Randolph Road, and for the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover (PXO).

The installation of the all way stop control, coincidental with the removal of the PXO, would better serve the needs of pedestrians crossing the roadways.

Transportation Services Division, North York District, recommends that North York Community Council:

1.         Amend Schedule IX of By-law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit stopping on the west side of Ashgrove Place from the north limit of Mallow Road to the north limit of Ashgrove Place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

This staff report is about a matter that the Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with the City policy or by-laws.

To obtain approval to prohibit stopping, on the west side of Ashgrove Place from the north limit of Mallow Road to the north limit of Ashgrove Place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

The implementation of stopping restrictions will address the residents’ concerns of vehicles parked on both sides of Ashgrove Place by parents during pick-up and drop-off times at the nearby school on Mallow Road.

All costs associated with the installation of the stopping prohibitions are included within the Transportation Services Division’s 2010 Operating Budget.

Transportation Services Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Forward a copy of the Yonge Street Traffic Management Study Final Report to the Ontario Minister of Transportation.

2.         Request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation implement proposed Improvement A of the Final Report as soon as possible and within a period of time not to exceed 7 years.

3.         Request that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation implement proposed Improvements B and C of the Final Report within the next 5 years.

Since the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

To obtain approval to forward a copy of the Yonge Street Traffic Management Study Final Report to the Ontario Minister of Transportation and request that they implement proposed improvement A.

To report on a request to study the changes in traffic volumes on Steeles Avenue East, Finch Avenue East, Don Mills Road, Leslie Street and Yonge Street and the impacts on these roads as a result of the increased congestion on southbound Highway 404 between 16th Avenue and Highway 401 according to the findings of the Ontario Ministry of Transportation 2008 Travel Time Study.

There are no financial implications associated with this report.

Request by Allison Ober, Food and Beverage Supervisor, Black Creek Pioneer Village for an extension of the existing Liquor Licence for an event called Brews Fest, to be held at Black Creek Pioneer Village on September 25 and 26, 2010 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both days.

Development Engineering recommends that:

1.         An assumption by-law be passed to assume the municipal services in Subdivision Plan 66M-2411.

2.         The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

This report advises that the municipal services installed under the terms of the Subdivision Agreement for Plan 66M-2411, dated July 12, 2004, between Riotrin Properties Inc., Loblaws Inc. and the City of Toronto are in the required condition and recommends assumption by the City.

There are no financial implications from this assumption of services other than those considered when the subdivision was approved in 2004.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 4050 Yonge Street in consultation with the Ward Councillors.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations under the Planning Act.

This application was made on April 30, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

Build Toronto is proposing to develop the subject site with an 8-storey mixed use building with a total height of 43 metres (141 feet).  The development would have a total gross floor area of 46,380 square metres (500,000 square feet) of which 41,873 square metres (450,730 square feet) would be for office use and the remaining gross floor area would be for retail, restaurant and museum uses.  There would be 231 vehicular parking spaces provided within 2 levels of below grade parking with access from Wilson Avenue.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

A statutory public meeting is targeted for the 1st or 2nd quarter 2011.  The target date assumes that the applicant will provide all required information in a timely manner.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 31, 33, 37, 41 and 45 Horsham Avenue and 20, 22, 24 and 26 Churchill Avenue in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application was made on May 14, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes an amendment to the Zoning By-law for the former City of North York, to construct a 232 unit residential development consisting of 214 apartment units in an 18 storey tower, 12 at-grade townhouse units and 6 loft/garden units.

The subject site is a consolidation of 9 single detached dwellings known municipally as 31, 33, 37, 41 and 45 Horsham Avenue and 20, 22, 24 and 26 Churchill Avenue, and is bounded by Canterbury Place to the east, Churchill Avenue to the south, the future Beecroft Road extension to the west and Horsham Avenue to the north.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

Should the applicant provide any additional required information in a timely manner, it is anticipated the final report will be completed in the second quarter of 2011.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application was made on April 30, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to legalize an existing business office use and ancillary parking lot located at 579 Sheppard Avenue East. 

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process.

The report recommends that a community consultation meeting be scheduled by City Planning staff, in consultation with the Ward Councillor. A Final Report and a Public Meeting under the Planning Act is targeted for early 2011, providing the applicant submits any required information in a timely manner.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         Staff be directed to schedule a community consultation meeting for the lands at 1-29 & 111-133 Bagot Court, 1-87 Bredonhill Court, 41-119 Varna Drive, 1-78 Cather Crescent, 1 Leila Lane, 1-11 & 15-45 Zachary Court and 215-251 Ranee Avenue together with the Ward Councillor.

2.         Notice for the community consultation meeting be given to landowners and residents within 120 metres of the site and all interested parties that requested notice through the community consultation process on the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Study.

3.         Notice for the public meeting under the Planning Act be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

This application was made on March 26, 2010 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The application proposes to redesignate and rezone a number of properties owned by the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) to permit the first phase of the redevelopment of the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood.  The application proposes the demolition and replacement of 233 existing affordable rental housing units, as well as the construction of an additional 1,046 market housing units on the subject lands. 

The residential units are proposed to be a mix of three-storey freehold townhouses and mid-rise apartment buildings of 6 to 12 storeys in height with townhouses at grade.  A limited number of non-residential uses are proposed at the intersection of Ranee Avenue and Allen Road in the base of the proposed mid-rise apartment buildings across from the Yorkdale Subway Station.  The application also proposes a reconfigured street network and a 1.1 hectare public park.

This report provides preliminary information on the above-noted application and seeks Community Council's directions on further processing of the application and on the community consultation process. 

It is intended that the community consultation process begin with a general community consultation meeting to be scheduled in consultation with the Ward Councillor, with subsequent consultation to occur via focused working groups.  Separate applications have been made under Section 51 of the Planning Act for Draft Plan of Subdivision approval and under Section 111 of the City of Toronto Act for permission to demolish rental housing.  These applications will be reviewed concurrently.  A Final Report and Public Meeting under the Planning Act and City of Toronto Act are required for all three applications. These applications will come forward for Council’s consideration once the financial strategy for the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Plan has been approved by City Council.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         This report be received for information.

The purpose of this report is to advise a report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District responding to a direction from North York Community Council at its meeting of May 25, 2010 will be distributed as soon as it is available prior to the June 22, 2010 meeting.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council receive this report for information.

2.         The City Clerk be directed to forward this report to the City of Vaughan.

This report reviews a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the temporary use of the subject lands for the parking of cars and trucks associated with the adjacent land owner (UPS Canada). The lands are designated Transit Transition by Official Plan Amendment No. 620 (Steeles Corridor – Jane to Keele) in the City of Vaughan’s Official Plan and are zoned C1 Restricted Commercial Zone and EM1 Prestige Employment Area Zone in Vaughan’s Zoning By-law.

A 1974 Agreement with York Region sets out a process for the City and York Region to mutually circulate Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and subdivision approval applications on lands adjacent to Steeles Avenue for review and comment.

City Planning is currently developing an updated protocol with neighbouring municipalities with respect to the circulation and commentary of development applications that abut the City of Toronto. City Planning staff will report back on the protocol after further meetings have been held.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council approve in principle, the conditions set out in Attachment No. 3 to this report for the proposed recreational facility for the lands at 186 Bartley Drive.

2.         City Council delegate to the Chief Planner or his designate the authority to issue final Site Plan Approval.

This application was made on September 21, 2007 and is subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

This application proposes interior renovations to a portion of an existing industrial building at 186 Bartley Drive to accommodate a proposed recreation facility catering to children.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Site Plan Control application.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2.

2.         Authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Official Plan Amendment as may be required.

3.         Approve the Transportation Master Plan which satisfies Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process attached as Attachment No. 3.

4.         Approve the Servicing and Stormwater Management Master Plan which satisfies Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process attached as Attachment No. 4.

5.         Direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division to hold an Open House for a City initiated Zoning By-law Amendment for the Stanley Greene District as required by the Planning Act and that statutory notice for the meeting be given according to the regulations of the Planning Act.

The purpose of this report is to present the conclusions of the Downsview Area Secondary Plan review, recommend adoption of amendments to the Official Plan including an updated Downsview Area Secondary Plan and recommend approval of the Downsview Transportation Master Plan, and Servicing and Stormwater Management Master Plan. The proposed Downsview Area Secondary Plan is a transit-supportive plan that will foster the development of complete communities.  The proposed Secondary Plan conforms to the Places to Grow Growth Plan and is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

There are no immediate financial implications resulting from the adoption of the recommendations contained in this report.  The recommendations in this report may have financial implications arising from the provision of some community services and facilities in the future.  The determination of the actual facilities required and the financial implications to the City will be determined as development proceeds within the Secondary Plan area.

The City Planning Division recommends that City Council:

1.         Amend Recommendation 1 of the February 17, 2010 Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District, so that it now reads as follows:

a.         Amend the Official Plan substantially in accordance with the proposed Official Plan Amendment attached as Attachment No. 2, with the following amendments:

i.          Policy 2.2.1 (d) be amended by adding “Redevelopment of the lands will result in the removal of the concrete walls along Keele Street and the introduction of street connections to Keele Street”;

ii.         Policy 2.2.1 (g) be amended by adding “The need for the replacement of commuter parking resulting from the re-development of these lots will be reviewed and assessed at the time of redevelopment in consultation with the TTC”;

iii.        Policy 2.3.4 be amended by adding “A study shall be undertaken to determine if a future below grade east-west connection under the existing Bombardier Aerospace runway is possible”;

iv.        Policy 2.3.7 be amended by adding “More specifically, the street network shown on Map 7-4 is intended to redirect the Bombardier Aerospace vehicular traffic away from the existing residential neighbourhoods to the south of the plant”;

v.         Policy 3.6.4 be amended by adding “These Community Service and Facility Strategies will provide approaches to addressing the community service and facility priorities identified in this Secondary Plan, particularly the provision of sufficient accessible child care spaces”;

vi.        Policy 3.6.4 (a) be amended to read “the actual land uses and densities, including the provision of affordable housing, that will or have been developed in each District”;

vii.       Policy 3.6.5 be amended by revising the last sentence to read “In the case of a community centre, a stand alone publicly operated facility will be provided and, where possible, allow for the sharing of that facility through joint programming”;

viii.      Policy 3.7.1(a) be amended by adding “protecting, restoring and enhancing natural heritage features and functions within the Secondary Plan area and encouraging initiatives which would have the effect of improving the natural environment in adjacent valley corridors.”;

ix.        Policy 3.7.7 be amended by adding “For multi-unit residential and non-residential development, shade tree planting should be supported by an irrigation system”;  and

x.         Policy 3.9.3 (b) be amended by adding “including construction of a trunk sewer on Keele Street for those developments which would connect to the Black Creek/Humber sanitary trunk system”.

2.         Delete Recommendation 5 of the February 17, 2010 Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District.

At its meeting of March 9, 2010, North York Community Council considered the February 17, 2010 Final Report from the Director, Community Planning, North York District on the Downsview Area Secondary Plan Review.  This report recommended adoption of amendments to the Official Plan, including an updated Downsview Area Secondary Plan, and recommended approval of the Downsview Transportation Master Plan and Servicing and Stormwater Management Plan.  North York Community Council deferred consideration of the Final Report to its meeting of June 22, 2010 to provide for additional consultation on the recommended Secondary Plan and directed staff to report back on a number of matters.  This report responds to that direction.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         In accordance with the delegated approval under By-law 229-2000, as amended, City Council be advised that the Chief Planner intends to approve the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium, as generally illustrated on Attachment 1, subject to:

a.         the conditions as generally listed in Attachment 2, which except as otherwise noted must be fulfilled prior to the release of the plan of condominium for registration; and

b.         any such revisions to the proposed condominium plan or any such additional or modified conditions as the Chief Planner may deem to be appropriate to address matters arising from the on-going technical review of this development.

2.         City Council enact a Part Lot Control Exemption By-law with respect to the subject lands, to be prepared to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor and to expire two years following enactment by City Council.

3.         City Council require the owner to provide proof of payment of all current property taxes for the subject lands to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, prior to the enactment of the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law.

4.         City Council require the owner to register, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor, a Section 118 Restriction under the Land Titles Act agreeing not to transfer or mortgage  any part of the lands without the written consent of the Chief Planner or his designate.

5.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to take the necessary steps to release the Section 118 Restriction from title at such time as confirmation is received that the Common Elements Condominium has been registered.

6.         City Council authorize and direct the City Solicitor to register the Part Lot Control Exemption By-law on title.

7.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Part Lot Control Exemption By-law as may be required.

These applications were made on February 18, 2010 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.  The provisions for Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium require that a statutory public meeting be held.

The application for a common elements condominium proposes a common driveway on lands  municipally known as 4442 - 4450 Bathurst Street, located on the west side of Bathurst Street, north of Sheppard Avenue West.  The common elements condominium is required to provide legal vehicular access to eight, 3-storey residential townhouse units and to ensure shared ownership and maintenance of the driveway by the condominium corporation.  

The requested exemption from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act is required in order to permit the creation of conveyable lots for the eight townhouse units.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the Draft Plan of Common Elements Condominium and approval of the application for Part Lot Control exemption.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council amend Zoning By-law 7625 for the former City of North York substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment No. 6.

2.         City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make such stylistic and technical changes to the draft Zoning By-law Amendment as may be required.

3.         Approve in principle the site plan as indicated on the drawings listed in Attachment 7 subject to the Draft Conditions of Approval listed in Attachment 7.

4.         Before introducing the necessary Bills to City Council for enactment, require the applicant to obtain site plan approval from the Director, Community Planning under Section 41(16) of the Planning Act and Section 114 of the City of Toronto Act.

These applications were originally made on March 11, 2008 and are subject to the new provisions of the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006.

The applications as amended, propose to legalize existing professional office and commercial music school uses in an existing two storey structure located at 15 Poyntz Avenue.

This report reviews and recommends approval of the applications to amend the Zoning By-law and approve in principle the Site Plan Control Application.

The recommendations in this report have no financial impact.

The City Planning Division recommends that:

1.         City Council endorse in principle the Lawrence Allen Revitalization Plan (LARP) as attached to this report.

2.         The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Revitalization Secretariat develop a financial strategy for LARP in coordination with the General Manager of Transportation Services, General Manager of Toronto Water, General Manager of Parks, Forestry and  Recreation, General Manager Children’s Services, Chief Planner and Exective Director of City Planning, Executive Director of Technical Services, Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration,  Director of Financial Planning, City Managers Office, the Affordable Housing Office and the Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Public Library Board in coordination with Toronto Community Housing.

3.         The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Revitalization Secretariat report back on a LARP financial strategy to support the area’s revitalization at the same time as the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning brings forward a new Secondary Plan for the Lawrence Allen area based on the Lawrence Allen Revitalization Plan (LARP).

4.         The General Manager of Transportation Services initiate the Allen Road Individual Environmental Assessment Study Terms of Reference before the end of 2010.

5.         This report be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) for its consideration and to request that the TDSB coordinate its land holdings and redevelopment initiatives to support the direction and phasing of the LARP.

6.         This report be forwarded to the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) for its consideration and to request that the TCDSB coordinate its new school initiatives to support the direction and phasing of the LARP.

7.         The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation in coordination with City Planning and Transportation Services undertake a Parks and Public Realm Master Plan for the Lawrence-Allen area in 2011 and include the study in their 2011 Capital budget submission within their specified debt target. 

8.         The Director of Real Estate Services and the City Solicitor, in consultation with other appropriate City divisions, develop a real estate strategy to address the City’s interests and work with the Toronto District School Board, Toronto Community Housing and other landowners as appropriate, to support the implementation of the LARP.

9.         The TTC expedite the completion of the station studies for both the Yorkdale  and Lawrence West stations and develop a short and longer term transit strategy that addresses both surface and subway station improvements required to support the LARP and report back to City Council in the second quarter of 2011.

10.       The General Manager of Transportation Services include the short-term Lawrence-Allen capital improvements to the Lawrence-Allen intersection, pedestrian crossing at Yorkdale and the Allen Rd. and the underpass at Ranee Rd. in the Transportation Services 2011 Capital Budget and 2012 to 2020 Capital Plan submission, within the specified debt affordability targets, in an amount not to exceed $2.35 million.

The Lawrence Allen Revitalization Plan (LARP) is a 20-year plan for the evolution of the Lawrence-Allen area and the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood that is at its core.  It articulates a vision for the area, lays out a new physical plan and recommends short

term and long term directions for a Secondary Plan.  It suggests implementation tools to establish a comprehensive planning framework for the Lawrence-Allen Area.

This plan is the outcome of nearly two years of coordinated planning study by the City of Toronto, Toronto Community Housing Corporation, and Toronto District School Board.  It addresses a study area bounded by Lawrence Avenue West, Bathurst Street, Dufferin Street, and Highway 401 with particular focus on a 75 hectare area encompassing Toronto Community Housing’s Lawrence Heights neighbourhood and the lands which are interwoven with it.  The Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Plan is not attached to this report but can be accessed at www.toronto.ca/lawrenceallen.htm.

The plan describes a mixed-income, mixed-use neighbourhood which is park-centred, transit-supportive, and well integrated with the broader city.  Through public and private reinvestment, it provides for the replacement of all 1,208 existing social housing units along with 5,500 to 6,300 new market units.  Combined with this is a doubling of public parkland, new schools, community facilities and retail opportunities.

Over a multi-phase, twenty year implementation period, order of magnitude costs for the public infrastructure of the plan are estimated at about $240.605 million.

The Lawrence Allen Revitalization Plan (LARP) will lay the foundation for a major building initiative in the City.  The anticipated scale of change in this area resulting from the LARP is significant.  The plan provides a vision for the area over the next twenty years and redevelopment will occur through a series of phases.  The LARP lays out a new physical plan including the full replacement of all 1,208 social housing units within TCHC's Lawrence Heights community and the integrated development of market housing within the study area.

In addition to the housing development, significant reinvestment in City infrastructure and community facilities will be required.  Preliminary order of magnitude costs for the infrastructure have been developed to inform a future financial strategy to implement the LARP as recommended in this report.  The estimated costs of City infrastructure such as roads, sewers, and community facilities such as parks, libraries and child care centres is approximately $240 million in constant 2010 dollars.

All preliminary servicing (roads and water) infrastructure order of magnitude costs are based on the following cost assumptions:

-           Based on 2010 dollars;

-           Include a 15% engineering fee;

-           Include a 30% contingency;

-           Include the removal of existing municipal infrastructure;

-           Exclude the removal, replacement, relocation and installation of utility infrastructure;

-           Exclude all applicable taxes.

It should be noted that the order of magnitude costs are preliminary and must be reviewed in conjunction with the City’s 2011 Capital Budget and 2012 to 2020 Capital Plan.  They do not include ongoing operating and maintenance costs once new infrastructure is completed and exclude other related projects in the area, such as major improvements to Allen Road and TTC transit station improvements. Furthermore, the cost of acquiring and remediating additional parkland where possible to improve parkland provision in the area is also not included in the order of magnitude estimate.

Included in this estimate are certain short term capital deficiencies in the order of $2.35 million that may be examined independent from the overall study. These include improvements to the Lawrence and Allen Road intersection, the Ranee Avenue Underpass and the Yorkdale and Allen Intersection.  Transportation Services will include funding for these improvements in their 2011 Capital Budget and 2012 to 2020 Capital Plan submission, in an amount not to exceed $2.35 million, within their debt affordability target.  As these improvement estimates are preliminary, should costs exceed $2.35 million, the General Manager of Transportation Services may request additional funding, as long as the funding can be accommodated within the Transportation 10-year debt affordability targets.  In addition, the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation will include the costs for the Public Realm Master Plan within the program 2011 Capital Budget submission, within specified debt target limits.

The financial strategy report will address the costs in greater detail and identify possible sources of funds between the City (including rate supported programs and Development Charges), TCHC, and other orders of government.

The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the Financial Impact Statement.